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Why would someone want to trap a duck?

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There are many reasons someone may wish to trap a duck. Hunting ducks usually does not involve trapping them, though. If the duck is injured or sick it may need to be caught for medical treatment. Or the area the duck is in may be unsafe due to other animals, traffic, or environmental factors.

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How do I tame seven week old mallards after I have released them in a pond?

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Generally, you should start taming them from day one. Just sit down next to them for 15 minutes a day and they will trust you. Another thing to do is walk away from the ducks and drop food behind you on the way.

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If I see a baby duck laying down by itself, not moving, and without its mom do I pick it up?

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Yes, because then you can help the baby duck survive.

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When if the duck is aggressive?

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Then you should move on and find a new duck to capture, or, try visiting it often with small treats so it gets used to you and no longer finds you threatening. Don't try to go near it to touch it, you might get hurt.

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Would this work for keeping ducks as pets?

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It depends on where you live, because it might be illegal in your area to keep ducks as pets.

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What is the best gauge shotgun to use when hunting duck?

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The 12 gauge shotgun is commonly recommended for hunting duck. Make sure you use it safely.

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How long can I keep a pet duck for?

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It depends on your area, some areas it is illegal to capture and keep a duck. Some places have specific laws on caring for injured ducks also, and how long you can keep them. If it is legal, and you are catching one to keep it as a pet, ducks are social animals and it is cruel to keep a duck on their own, and it can be damaging for a duck to be moved from its family grouping in the wild into your care. So keep that in mind and don't do it. How long you can keep them depends on local laws.

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Can dogs be with ducks?

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Many dogs may be aggressive towards birds; however, my dog doesn't mind them. So it is okay for some dogs to be around them, but you need to know how your specific dog may react. If your dog grows up with ducks in the yard, they are more likely to let them be but some dogs still try chasing them, so be vigilant and ready to intervene if your dog doesn't behave around them.

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Can I catch swans in the same way as catching ducks?

Bridget Craghill

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Some of these techniques may help in capturing swans, however, keep in mind the size difference. It may be difficult to grab a swan as they may try to fight back and can be heavy.

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